UCLA Connects:
Listening Exercise

UCLA Chancellor Frenk and host sits with about 16 people in a classroom like setting.

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the Fielding School of Public Health on March 7, 2025 expressed gratitude for the chancellor’s leadership and communication style, particularly during challenging times. They voiced concerns about the potential impact of federal funding cuts…

Woman sitting with a microphone in front of a screen projecting Graduate Student Association, March 6th 2025 from 4-5pm.

UCLA Graduate Student Association Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the Graduate Student Association (GSA) on March 6, 2025 expressed a range of hopes and concerns for UCLA’s future. Speakers highlighted the need for increased funding for various programs and initiatives, particularly those…

Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications, Mary Osako and Chancellor, Julio Frenk sit on stage in front of an audience. Behind them is a presentation screen with UCLA Connects Listening Exercise displayed.

UCLA Strategic Communications Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for UCLA Strategic Communications — which was held at the office’s annual Bar Raiser Summit and also featured marketing and communications staff from across campus — expressed a range of thoughts about the role of…

Auditorium filled with people with Chancellor Julio Frenk and host in front of screen that reads School of Arts and Architecture.

UCLA School of the Arts & Architecture Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for UCLA’s School of Arts and Architecture (UCLA Arts) on March 3, 2025 expressed a range of hopes and aspirations regarding the future of the arts at UCLA. Some speakers focused on the topic…

UCLA Law backdrops are behind Chancellor Frenk and another speaker. Chancellor Julio Frenk is sitting and listening to an audience member who is standing up.

UCLA Law School Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the UCLA School of Law on February 27, 2025 expressed concern about the current political climate and its impact on higher education. One speaker highlighted the role of universities in addressing federal policy…

Chancellor Julio Frenk is speaking with another speaker. They are sitting on a platform with screen projection in front of an audience.

UCLA Humanities Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with UCLA College’s Humanities Division on February 26, 2025 expressed a variety of hopes and aspirations for the future of the university. One speaker emphasized the importance of academic freedom and faculty governance, and…

Chancellor Frenk sitting in front of a mural of UCLA's athletes.

UCLA Athletics Listening Exercise

During the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with UCLA Athletics on February 25, 2025, attendees engaged in a thoughtful discussion about the future of the department and college athletics writ large. Speakers expressed interest in understanding the chancellor’s vision for the university…

Chancellor Julio Frenk sitting in front of an audience. Projector reads UCLA Connects. Banner reads UCLA Collage Social Science.

UCLA Social Sciences Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the UCLA College’s Division of Social Sciences on February 25, 2025 expressed a variety of aspirations and challenges. Speakers asked the administration to discuss the handling of last spring’s protests and the urgency…

Chancellor Frenk sitting in front of a projector screen with other individuals wearing suits.

UCLA Undergraduate & Graduate Education Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for Undergraduate Education and Graduate Education on February 24, 2025 discussed a range of topics. Some expressed worries about the impact of UCLA’s move to the Big 10 conference on student-athletes, particularly regarding increased…